First Reading Acts of the Apostles 14:21-27
Paul and Barnabas proclaim the good news in many places.
Responsorial Psalm Psalm 145:8-9,10-11,12-13
A song of praise to God.
Second Reading Revelation 21:1-5a
John describes his vision of a new heaven and a new earth.
Gospel Reading
John 13:31-33a,34-35
Jesus gives his disciples a new commandment: love one another.
Background on the Gospel Reading
Today's Gospel again comes from the Gospel of John. Like last week, today we hear words spoken by Jesus before his death and Resurrection. Jesus is teaching at the Last Supper.
John's Gospel does not include an institution of the Eucharist narrative; instead, Jesus washes his disciples' feet. Immediately after, Jesus predicts his betrayal by Judas. Today's Gospel follows that prediction. It can be read as a continuing explanation of Jesus' act of washing his disciples' feet. It begins with the announcement that this is the moment when the Son of Man will be glorified. This theme continues throughout John's Passion. Jesus will be glorified in his death on the cross and in his Resurrection, and the disciples will glorify Jesus in the love they show.
John's Gospel does not present a sentimental view of love. This is a type of love that is shown in service and sacrifice. It is difficult to choose to love when faced with hatred and anger. Jesus tells the disciples that all will know that they are his disciples because of the love they show for one another. This description of the early Christian community will be repeated in the Acts of the Apostles: “See how they love one another.” Christian love is the hallmark of Christianity. We see it lived in the witness of the martyrs. We see it in the example of the lives of the saints. We see it in the holy women and men who live and love daily, making small and large sacrifices for others.
December 2 - First Sunday of Advent Year C
November 25 - Feast of Christ the King: His kingdom come!
November 18 - Thirty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time: Life is short
November 11 - Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time: To give thankfully
November 4 - Thirty First Sunday in Ordinary Time: What are your Priorities?
October 28 - Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time: leaving behind the cloak in order to come closer to Christ
October 21 - Twenty Ninth Sunday in the Ordinary Time: Power
October 14 - Twenty Eighty Sunday in Ordinary Time: Riches
October 7 – Twenty seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time: Marriage and Divorce
September 30 – Twenty Sixth Sunday in ordinary Time: acknowledge the good others do
September 23 - Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Becoming the first to serve
September 16 - Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Where Sorrow is there is holy ground
September 9 - Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time: The gift of receiving and the gift of transmitting
September 02 - Twenty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time: Why we do? What we do??
August 26 - Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time : Do you want to quit?
August 19 - Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time: To Become What We Receive
August 12 - Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Eucharist – A Foretaste of Heaven
August 5 - Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Food that lasts for ever
July 29 - Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: To place in the hands of Jesus
July 22 - Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Work and Prayer
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